Girl · #15,178 in 2026

Zuhri

A zuhri or zouhri in North African folklore is a human-djinn hybrid child. Its feminine form is zuhriyya. According to some beliefs, zuhris possess physical and supernatural traits that distinguish them from normal children, and make their blood valuable and sought after for various magical rituals, especially the hunt for old treasures, believed to be hidden or protected by the djinn.

Current Rank
#15,178
Peak Rank
#9,562 (2021)
Total Babies
32
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2019
First Year
2023
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#9562
Peak Rank
32
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Zuhri

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A zuhri or zouhri in North African folklore is a human-djinn hybrid child. Its feminine form is zuhriyya. According to some beliefs, zuhris possess physical and supernatural traits that distinguish them from normal children, and make their blood valuable and sought after for various magical rituals, especially the hunt for old treasures, believed to be hidden or protected by the djinn.

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Etymology
The term "zuhri" may find its origin in the Moroccan Arabic word زهر ( zehr ) meaning " luck ", or it may have derived from " Zohar ", the name of a book of Kabbalah .

The Story of Zuhri

Zuhri first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2019, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 10 Zuhris were born — ranking #9,562 that year. As of 2026, Zuhri ranks #15,178 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Zuhris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Zuhri

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zuhri

What does the name Zuhri mean?
A zuhri or zouhri in North African folklore is a human-djinn hybrid child. Its feminine form is zuhriyya. According to some beliefs, zuhris possess physical and supernatural traits that distinguish them from normal children, and make their blood valuable and sought after for various magical rituals, especially the hunt for old treasures, believed to be hidden or protected by the djinn.
How popular is Zuhri in 2026?
In 2026, Zuhri ranks #15,178 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Zuhri most popular?
Zuhri reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #9,562 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Zuhri a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Zuhri is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Zuhri?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zuhri include Vivie, Rosilee, Mellow. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Zuhri

Zuhri is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 32 births in the dataset. Zuhri's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #9,562. Use the chart and map above to compare Zuhri's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.